Federal Way receives 8 bids for performing arts center construction

Published 3:57 pm Friday, September 25, 2015

The city of Federal Way received eight responsive bids for construction of the Federal Way Performing Arts and Events Center on Sept. 22.

Three bids came in under the initial engineer estimate of $23 million.

Garco Construction, Inc. from Spokane is the apparent low-bidder, with a bid estimate of $22.09 million.

“I am pleased with the number of bids we received for this exciting project,” said Mayor Jim Ferrell. “The amount of time and detail that goes into each bid is extensive and shows a real interest in our Performing Arts and Events Center.”

Ferrell said the city has “every confidence” that the project will remain on budget “and as construction begins, will send a message to our region that Federal Way is open for business and is a great place to invest.”

Last year, the City Council unanimously approved the Performing Arts and Events Center.

On Tuesday, Oct. 6 the council will be asked to award the bid to construct the facility.